Tag Archives: city of heroes

Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 23:12 GMT

City of Heroes adds new missions to Spring Fling line-up

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NCSoft has detailed its Spring Fling plans for City of Heroes. On top of the three traditional Spring Fling co-op missions , characters of level 30 or above can take on a quest involving the Red Widow to score the Widow Maker badge, while level 20 and above can access Valentines, which awards players with the Match Maker or Missed Connection badges, and grants one of two temporary abilities, Arrows of Romance and Arrows of Jealousy. The fun kicked off this morning in the US and runs through February 27.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 14:10 GMT

City of Heroes to introduce new loyalty program

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Paragon’s announced the 2012 Salute to Statesman Loyalty Program for City of Heroes. The scheme will enable players of the MMO to gain exclusive costume parts, emotes and more by remaining a loyal sub. Those who would like to gain their extras will need to make sure their subscription doesn’t run out between December 1 and March 31.

More details here. Thanks, Massively.

Sat, Sep 24, 2011 | 21:27 BST

Saturday Shorts: Sales, City of Heroes, Salem, DCUO, Ed Vaizey, more

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To celebrate SWTOR getting an official release date, here is a sexy picture from a burlesque show. She may not be the droid you were looking for, but she may be the Stormtrooper of your dreams. Well, until her helmet comes off.

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Thu, Sep 22, 2011 | 12:46 BST

Thursday Shorts: Street Fighter Patch, Red Alert Reborn, NCIS, Hasselhoff and more

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It’s that time again – here’s the news that wasn’t big enough for its own story, but is big enough for you to care about! Read.

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Wed, Jul 27, 2011 | 13:41 BST

Wednesday Shorts – Creepers, N7 rifle, Facebook, more

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Look, will you please just read these, and not come asking in two weeks why I didn’t report on the West Wing fan game being made in Los Berados as if I’d just shot a puppy?

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Fri, Jul 22, 2011 | 21:43 BST

Paragon chats about City of Heroes: Freedom at Comic-Con panel

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During the City of Heroes panel at Comic-Con, Paragon Studios’ lead game designers Melissa Bianco and Matt Miller along with art lead David Nakayama, development producer Nate Birkholz and community manager Andy Belford chatted with attendees about the MMO going free-to-play, and going under the new name City of Heroes: Freedom.

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Tue, Jul 19, 2011 | 09:08 BST

NCSoft to show Guild Wars 2, new City of Heroes content at ComicCon

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NCSoft’s announced it’s to show brand new content for City of Heroes, including the first chance to play the new IIncarnate Raids in the MMO. It’ll also be showing Guild Wars 2′s Engineer class as well during the event. There’ll also be a meet-and-greet with the NCSoft massive in San Diego this week. All of this will be a taster before the main course is served in Cologne at gamescom in three-and-a-half weeks.

Thanks, D’Toid.

Sat, Jul 16, 2011 | 21:40 BST

Saturday Shorts: StarCraft Universe, Sdatcher, Skulls of the Shogun, sales

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Complete your weekend with the shorts posted below. You can ask God to forgive you for it at church tomorrow.

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Tue, Jun 21, 2011 | 19:49 BST

City of Heroes going free-to-play later this year

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NCsoft has announced City of Heroes will be going free-to-play later this year, and the MMO’s name will be changed to City of Heroes Freedom.

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Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 05:09 BST

City of Heroes producer’s letter promises continued updates

It doesn't take itself very seriously.

Paragon Studios has promised to continue regularly adding content to City of Heroes, despite a recent slowdown in updates for the ageing MMO.

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Fri, Apr 29, 2011 | 23:52 BST

Friday Shorts: L.A. Noire, EQII, Mario Chucks, Disciples III, Civ V, D&D, sales

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We’re all just working for the weekend, ya know. Let these shorts do some of it for you so your clicker fingers can be saved for something more useful.

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Thu, Apr 28, 2011 | 13:35 BST

NCSoft celebrates Lineage, City of Heroes and Guild Wars anniversaries

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NCSoft’s sent out word that Lineage, City of Heroes and Guild Wars are all celebrating their anniversaries today, with festivals, competitions, updates and new expansions.

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Wed, Apr 20, 2011 | 07:48 BST

City of Heroes developer happy with Incarnates reception

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Launched two weeks ago, City of Heroes’ Issue 20 update introduced ‘Incarnates’, adding new missions, powers and group options for up to 48 players.

Developer Paragon Studios spoke out on large scale raids and the response of the players.

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Tue, Apr 05, 2011 | 18:48 BST

City of Heroes Issue 20: Incarnates available now for subscribers

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City of Heroes today saw the release of Issue 20, the MMO’s latest free content update.

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Wed, Mar 16, 2011 | 06:10 GMT

Wednesday shorts: City of Heroes, RIFT, MMA Supremacy

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Line up these shorts after the break and hit them.

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Fri, Feb 11, 2011 | 13:16 GMT

City of Heroes Animal Pack out on February 23

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NCSoft’s confirmed it’ll release the Animal Pack for City of Heroes on February 23.

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Thu, Jan 27, 2011 | 03:31 GMT

City of Heroes double XP weekend inbound

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Paragon MMO City of Heroes is to get a double XP weekend starting today.

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Tue, Apr 06, 2010 | 12:29 BST

NCSoft trademarks City of Heroes 2

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NCSoft has registered a trademark for City of Heroes 2, as discovered by Superannuation.

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Sat, Nov 14, 2009 | 22:44 GMT

Weekly MMO news round-up: Champions, Warhammer, Global Agenda

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Not much this week that didn’t hit the front page, but head on through the break and you will find out all sorts of stuff.

Information on the upcoming Warhammer patch, Martial Arts for City of Heroes, and a Beta weekend for Global Agenda.

Go on and hit the button.

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Tue, Oct 20, 2009 | 18:58 BST

NCsoft goes Hallowe’en bonkers in its MMOs

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NCsoft’s announced a ton of in-game Hallowe’en events for its MMOs, bringing seasonal quests, costumes and contests across across Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage II and Exteel.

It’s all very spooky. All details, including dates, are listed after the break.

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